we must harvest new ideas, make our government revamp our tax code, revamp our schools, and empower our citizens to reach higher. but while the means will change our purpose endures a nation that rewards the effort and determination of every american. that is what is required and will give real meaning to our creed. we, the people, still believe that every citizen deserves a basic measure security and dignity. we must make the hard choices to reduce the cost of health care and the size of our deficit. [ cheers and applause ] >> obama: but we reject the belief that america must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future. [ cheers and applause ] >> obama: for we remember the lessons of our past when twilight years were spent in poverty and parents with a child with a disability had nowhere to turn. we do not believe in this country freedom is deserved for the lucky or happiness for the few. we recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our liveings anyone one of us could suffer a job loss or a home swep